Still doesn't reconize my external speakers after 3.1 upgrade

The Good:
- Scrolling on the Magic Mouse is finally supported in Windows 7
The Bad:
- External speakers are still not recognized as speakers (Windows thinks they're "line-in" device i.e. Mic). Sound is forced out of the internal speakers, even though there is something connected to the headphone jack.
How can I get Windows 7 32-bit to support my external speakers?

I had the same problem. I found the following on a Google search. I am running Window 7, 64 bit. Here is what worked for me, though it still does not recognize my microphone, but the speakers work now. It was a very slow download.
1. http://www.realtek.com.tw/DOWNLOADS/
2. Click on High Definition Audio Codecs (Software)
3. Place a check by "I accept to the above." and click Next.
4. Download Either "Vista, Windows7 Driver(32/64 bits) Driver only (Executable file)" or "Vista, Windows7 Driver (32/64 bits) Driver only (ZIP file)" and by selecting any one of the three download sites.
5. Either run the installer once downloaded, or unzip the files and then run the installer.
6. Reboot when finished.

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You may need to reset PRAM/NVRAM.
First, check that the jack is clean. Put some alcohol on a plug and insert it a few times. See if that helps.
is your output both digital and analog? If digital, is the red laser light visible in the socket? Do not look directly into the socket when checking.
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